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I am Aizawa from "Weekly Light".

I've know Kamijo-san very well since he was in the investigation's 1st division.

There's no way that guy would commit suicide..

Ah! ouch...

Sendo-san!

What are you doing here?

Go away.

Yes..yes...I understand, I'm sorry.

Good grief..

Are you Kamijo-san's son?

Your father was brave.

However, as a police officer he was just a third-rate officer.

Why did that person had to die..

If you want to know the answer to that, then you should follow the same path as he did.

What's wrong with that guy? he gives me creeps.

Sendo Daizen

Police Affairs Division | Inspector General Kamijo Ren

Criminal Investigations | Director Sendo Daizen

Didn't I tell you to take a break for now?

I met with Director Gondo a while ago.

Director Gondo said that he received this lighter from you, Director Sendo.

I received this lighter from Sendo.

Are you the one who appears in this video?!

Were you the one who forced my dad into suicide?!

That's right.

The person there was me.

I oversaw the death of your father until the end.

So it was in the security camera video footage? that was an interesting finding.

That's to the clue that my dad left behind, I was able to find it.

As expected of Kamijo-san, he must have perceived what his destiny would be.

Why did you kill my dad?

Hanging himself was something he already had intentions of doing.

After Gondo failed to persuade him, I went to the police station.

And when I was there, I said..

You want to expose this? then go ahead.

However, keep in mind that you will take the blame for the crime of selling goods into the black market..

Your face reminds me of the face he put at that time.

If the crime is pinned on you..

..then your son will be labeled as the son of a criminal..

..and he will have to live that way.

And because of that...

Hahaha!

I'm joking. Haha!

How was it? My realistic acting?

The one in the video was not me.

That's a lie! you are the one in there!

Hey...

This country is based on the principle of presumption of innocence.

We are innocent until proven guilty. Do you understand?

As long as you don't have resolute and sufficient evidence..

..then you cannot accuse someone of a crime.

With the quality of this video..

..even if you submit it to forensics, they won't be able to determine the identity of the person there.

Ah...If I remember correctly, that police station..

Had one more security camera that was placed in a different direction.

Perhaps with that camera, the suspect's face could be seen very clearly.

Did you also understand that, right?

This can't become an evidence.

That's why you were trying to do this, don't you?!

Recording my confession and use that as evidence.

I can see through your tricks!

With this, the evidence is destroyed.

What I mentioned before, was the truth.

I drove your father to death.

However, there is nothing you can do about it.

I'm not an opponent that you can beat.

If you understand that clearly, then starting tomorrow, devote yourself to me again.

Is that okay?

I can't believe it's Director Sendo..

It's still not completely confirmed yet..

Criminal Investigations | Division 1 Mizuki Sawa

Ren...how was it?

Director Sendo drove my dad to his suicide.

He confessed himself.

Are you fucking kidding me?!

Former Police Officer Kariya Ginjiro

With that video..

..it's impossible to identify Director Sendo.

In that police station..

..it seems there was another security camera located in a different place.

There was...another one.

In there he was reflected?! If that's the case, then we must search for that!

It's useless.

We already exposed the fact that we found his hideout.

And on top of that..

He himself revealed the fact that this video tape exists..

Therefore, it must have been already disposed of..

..or hidden somewhere where we cannot get it.

If that's the case...then are you just going to raise the surrender flag?!

You can't do that! Hey!!

Aren't you frustrated?!

Of course I am frustrated!

I want to clear away your father's regrets...

With a different case, I will make Director Sendo lose his position.

If he was able to build his own faction and reach the position he's in right now..

..I'm sure he must have been involved in other corruptions and irregularities.

Since you are now in the Police Affairs division, you can investigate Director Sendo's past.

I will definitely expose it.

I won't let Sendo Daizen ascend to the top of the police!

This will be to avenge my dad who was killed.

"Sakura no Tou" ~ The Cherry Blossom's Tower Translation by deedlitmurata.

"Sendo Daizen. Class: Superintendent Supervisor"

"Joined the National Police Agency in 1985"

"MPD's Public Safety Division's Investigator"

MPD: Metropolitan Police Department.

"Criminal Division's Councilor"

"After working as Section Chief for the Security bureau of the National Police Agency.."

"..in 2015 he was appointed as Director of the MPD's Criminal Division."

"In 2008 he formed his own faction."

"A faction where having blood connections or academic background was not relevant."

"Building a unique route that promotes the supremacy of true ability."

"He was able to gain immense trust from the career bureaucrats.."

"..who didn't belong to Toudai nor Satsuma factions."

Is there anything else?

Are you the one who appears in that security camera video?

There's no way that could be me.

Security Division | Director Gondo Hideo

I wonder..

This which I got from you..

..was reflected on that video.

There are many lighters like that, you know.

Who ordered you to go to that police station?

Didn't I tell you that wasn't me.

Check.

That's cool!

What Yoshinaga said..

..about the reason of why you are not suitable to be at the top of the police organization..

..now I understand it very well.

There's a suspicious point related to Director Sendo's career history..?

You're not quiet at all about trying to find faults in your boss, aren't you?

Police Affairs Division | Director Yoshinaga Haruki

My dad was killed by Director Sendo.

I heard about that matter from Director Gondo.

However, there is no evidence.

That's why I am looking for any other evidence that can be used to prosecute him.

Why are you telling me that?

I was thinking that perhaps Director Yoshinaga wants Director Sendo to lose his position.

Certainly, if he is gone, I could have a chance.

However, I don't have any intentions of trusting you..

..and crossing the dangerous bridge that represents.

Is that so? okay, I will excuse myself then.

Five years ago, there was an incident in Chofu which resulted in injury..

It's still a mystery until today, why the suspect was never arrested.

An unsolved incident that resulted in injury?

5 years ago in the suburbs of Chofu, the victim Kijima Ryouji..

He got angry at a sports car that was honking its horn at him.

Then, the suspect was forced out of the car.

Both of them got into a quarrel..

..and Kijima was thrown away and he hit his head.

He sustained serious injuries and took him 3 months to recover.

On the other hand, the suspect got on his car and escaped from the scene.

Kijima didn't remember the suspect's face because of the trauma he suffered on his head.

However, the car model was identified thanks to testimony from eyewitnessses.

The plate number was also identified from a security camera video nearby.

Because the car was stolen, it was not possible to confirm the suspect's identity.

Therefore, the investigation was closed..

The one who gave that order was Director Sendo.

It seems the person responsible came forward himself..

..however, for some reason the case was covered up.

Sendo Daizen's Daughter Sendo Yua

Yua

Why aren't you answering? is it your girlfriend?

Ah...don't tell me...

...you still haven't apologized for sneaking away in the middle of the wedding preparations?

If you don't reconcile soon, it will get out of hand.

It's not only about that.

If Director Sendo is related to my dad's death...

So you can't date that person's daughter?

I think what matters the most are your feelings toward her.

If that's the case..

...can you also please value your feelings toward me?

Wait a minute...why are you here? or should I say, why you are working here?!

Your mom caught a cold.

Here you go, sorry for the wait.

Criminal Investigations | Division 1 Togashi Yuma

I was told "why don't you come to the bridegroom's training?" and I couldn't refuse!

Sawa's father Mizuki Tetsuro

- Right~? - Somehow you are getting along too well..

When will you go out on a date with me?

Of course that's out of the question! I'm busy!

Right now for example, we have Director Sendo's matter..

Ah...how about we do a double date?

- Eh?! - The 4 of us. Togashi and me, and you and your girlfriend.

What?!

"Pay $ 2000 for refueling at the gasoline station"

Is this a double date?

...no way it is. Why did it become like this?

Yua wants to show you some hospitality by making homemade food.

Although in the end, we became a group of adult people playing the game of life...

"A boy is born."

Come on! give me $ 2000 as celebration of birth.

You've had too many children.

Isn't it great for a married couple to have a lot of intimacy?

"Stock prices went up. You get $ 5000 per stock."

You're making too much money... Do you want money that much?!

That's the kind of game this is. The same goes for you.

You are single and you work as a police officer..

You can become a police officer. Salary $ 15,000 Take the occupation card if you'd like.

The more you project yourself, the better you will feel about it.

- Shut up! - Leader, it's your turn.

Yes?

- "The preparations are ready!" - Got it.

- Ta-da! - Barbecue...?

But you said "homemade cooking hospitality"...

I did my best in cutting the vegetables!

No, but that's not cooking....

Thank you! well, if you cut the vegetables..

..that also makes it a splendid cooking, isn't that right?

Togashi, grill the meat!

Togashi will grill the meat now!

Oh yeah!! it pierces through the bones!

The way you drink it looks so delicious!

It's always work and work, I should at least enjoy this much, you know?

...even though, such a stubborn person as Ren..

..with a young and beautiful lady like you..

I'm sure your father must be very sad.

Not at all, my dad trusts Ren.

Talking about Director Sendo, what is he like at home?

He is kind. However, he's usually not at home that much..

He likes driving cars. So he rides a limited edition sports car.

Ohh....that's amazing.

He just likes to show off.

Basically, he is the type that will use only one thing that is precious for him..

..so he has been driving that car for probably more that 10 years already.

He still drives it until today?

No, right now...

Sawa-san, what kind of person is your type?

Me? oh..my type is...

I grilled it with the utmost effort!

You're so intense..

Sawa-san, you're very popular, aren't you?...

Not at all! someone like me...

There's no way she could be popular, with that unrefined attitude she has.

Why are you being so modest.

I'm not being modest, I'm making fun of you.

Want me to throw you down from here?

Killing a police officer is a serious crime. Even if it's your first offense, getting a suspended sentence is...

Yes yes, I get it. Because you are so detailed like this..

I've always been able to accept you with an open mind, right?

..and yet you call me "unrefined" and stuff..

You get along so well!

...that kind of makes me angry.

Eh..?

Sawa-san, what do you think about Ren?

What do you mean..?

I'll be honest.

Meeting with Ren while using the excuse that he's your childhood friend..

...I want you to stop doing that.

...me?

No, it's not only because we're childhood friends...

Don't you understand that even by just following her line of thought like that makes me anxious?!

I want Ren to only look at me.

Well, let me be honest too.

I...

...only like young and handsome guys!

Therefore, middle-aged men like Ren are "completely out of consideration".

Sawa uses an old-school "Showa" terminology to say that something could never be an option for her, young people usually won't understand it. (アウトオブ眼中).

..."out of consideration"?

It means to not exist as an option.

Haha...what's that? that's lame but funny.

Eh? that's not said anymore? I still use it normally until today..

- I'm sorry about what happened before.. - No no, it's okay!

However, I'm the one who's sorry since I'm the underdog with no chances.

...eh?

Leader, I am in love with you.

But of course, I understand that leader is in love with Kamijo-san.

- Because of that, right now... - Eh?! wait...wait a moment!

Why do you think, me...with Ren?

Because it's obvious.

Don't tell me that this is the kind of pattern where you haven't realized it yourself?

I give up...I thought that by conveying my feelings..

...I could declare the war against Kamijo-san.

I'm sorry!

Thank you for today. Thanks to this I was able to clear away my uneasiness.

It was bad of me to make you feel anxious while we were in the middle of wedding preparations.

Me too..

I'm really sorry for being jealous about something strange.

Hey, Sawa-san has a very interesting personality, doesn't she?

Hey, let's invite her to our wedding!

Ah! by the way.

Papa asked if the guest list for the wedding was ready.

It seems he's curious about who's coming.

Which reminds me, Director Sendo..

When did he switched to the car he's using today?

Eh...why?

I just remembered about our conversation a while ago.

I really like that limited sports car.

Was it about 5 years ago?

Ah...I wonder when it was, I don't remember very well.

I see...

- Yakiniku. - You're going again?

Thanks for everything, see you tomorrow. I am leaving first.

Club "S" Hostess Oikawa Akemi

Thanks for your work. Thanks for your work too.

I talked with the victim of the Chofu incident..

..it seems that some time after the incident..

..a detective met with him and gave him compensation money.

It was the cost of the medical fees, 1 million yen.

There's no way the police can give such amount of money. That detective...

Listen and don't be surprised.

It was Sakuma.

The one that we set the honeytrap to..

..and used to be one of the most succesful members of Sendo's faction, but was forced to resign.

With this, we can say that Sakuma had a big participation in that incident..

No, I think Sakuma was just ordered by Director Sendo.

I have no doubts that the criminal vehicle was Director Sendo's car.

A while ago, I tricked Yua into telling the truth. She was obviously shaken.

So, are you saying that Director Sendo is actually the suspect?!

Hey! if you are able to prove that, he will definitely lose his position!

Club "S" Mama Komiya Shiho

Shouldn't you stop this already?

What's wrong with you suddenly?

Doing something like this won't avenge Hayato-san.

That's exactly why we shouldn't overlook the crimes committed by Sendo Daizen.

Even if I lose everything...

After 1 year of investigation, the result was the arrest of the criminal.

- I see. It was thanks to the investigators' perseverance. - Yes!

There are some bad rumors circulating about the incident that happened 23 years ago.

Rumors such as you forcing Kamijo-kun's father to commit suicide..

That's just baseless fake information.

I wonder about that.

MPD Commissioner | Aramaki Takehiko

The devil of the "Satcho" alliance.

Satcho: refers to the military alliance between Satsuma and Choshu rival domains in the Edo period, the Choshu domain was ruled by the "Tozama" daimyo from the Mori samurai clan. This term was briefly mentioned in episode 1.

I remembered that the top management at the National Police Agency...

..gave you that nickname.

Supposing I was the one who drove Kamijo's father to his death..

..what would happen to the Satsuma faction if that becomes public?

So you're threatening me.

Regardless of what happens to the Satsuma faction..

..if I find out about your criminal acts..

..I will mercilessly convict you!

That is my responsibility as the MPD commissioner.

In the end, it's just a hypothetical conversation. Please rest assured.

Because there isn't anything that will cause trouble to commissioner Aramaki who is soon to retire from office.

I'll excuse myself.

It's been a long time.

You were promoted to senior superintendent and now you're in the police affairs division?

That's the elite course for sure.

Former Police Officer | Sakuma Yoshitaka

And you're also getting married to Yua.

Haha...don't make that face!

So, what do you want to ask about the incident that happened 5 years ago?

Because the criminal could not be arrested..

..it seems you went to visit the victim at his home.

I gave him 1 million as compensation money.

Actually, you did identify the criminal, didn't you?

However, because that person was someone involved in the police, you falsified the report.

The thing about the car's plate number was a lie.

Of course it was not a stolen car.

It was Director Sendo's car.

I was fired by that guy.

So I'll say everything I know.

The cover-up was ordered by him.

Do you understand why he tried that much to conceal this case?

Wait a moment. Is that true?

I was also surprised. But I have no choice but to do it.

Are you really going to turn Director Sendo into your enemy?

Your relationship with him is not something you built in just one day.

Finally I found you.

- I got lost in the way here. - It's been a long time.

He is Aizawa from "Weekly Light".

There's something I would like your cooperation with.

Sure.

Yes?

Excuse me.

Do you have some time tonight?

I have a very important matter to discuss.

Okay.

Harumi General Hospital

...Yes.

Starting today, I have been assigned here by the National Police Agency, my name is Kamijo.

You are...

I am Kamijo Hayato's son.

That brings back some memories.

I can't believe you really chose the same road as your father.

Become an open-minded and strong police officer.

Yes sir!

From now on, those with power should be the ones to step at the top of the police organization.

Award & words of praise for Senior Superintendent Sendo Daizen

If it's okay with you, would you like to join my faction?

Yes!

From my personal collections to my police certificates, this place contains everything about me.

You are the first one that I've shown this to.

I will count on you from now on as my right-hand man.

Hey eyesore, come here.

Hase! you're back?

Transportation Division General Affairs Hase Dochu

Yes, starting today.

I was transferred to the Transportation's general affairs division.

Security Division Niigaki Hiromi

I heard about it.

The situation with Director Sendo has reached the breaking point?

There's a rumor that you are desperately trying to find faults on Director Sendo.

I'll say this for your sake. Leave things as they are now and pull out.

If you rebel against Director Sendo, you will be surrounded by enemies on all sides.

Did you call me here just to tell me that?

I've also heard many rumors about Director Sendo before.

About how he has been able to advance his career with his coercive way of doing things.

That man will eventually self-destruct. Therefore...

Sendo Daizen is a man who has been able to endure all kinds of hardships to reach the position he is in today.

If my resolution is not absolute, I won't be able to defeat him.

Defeat him? what are you thinking...

If you sacrifice yourself to defeat him, you might have to leave the MPD as well..

I know that.

You just helped me.

Thanks to this, I am glad I wasn't swept away by dumb sentiments.

That guy is an idiot.

With this, my future is safe.

However, unexpectedly you don't look too happy about it?

I asked mama to reserve the place for us.

So, what is your business with me?

I'll go straight to the point.

I will prosecute you.

I will prosecute you.

For Kamijo's suicide?

No. For the unresolved assault case that happened 5 years ago.

5 years ago, in the streets of Chofu..

...a 28 years old man was thrown away by someone.

The victim sustained injuries which took him 3 months to fully recover.

The car of the criminal who escaped belongs to Director Sendo, doesn't it?

I thought you were the one who committed the crime.

However, the one who injured the victim wasn't you.

It was Yua.

Heeey!

You're somewhat cute, aren't you?

- Wa...wait a moment.. - Come here!

Stop it! what are you doing?!

You didn't stop your honking, didn't you?

Stop it! wait!

Hey..you're completely my type.

Wait...stop it!!

In order to protect Yua, you covered up the incident.

That's a very audacious deduction. Is there any evidence?

There's a video from the drive recorder that was installed in your car.

I got it from Sakuma-san.

If I make this public..

You will be removed from your current position.

I see.

So you're saying that making me lose my position is your revenge for your father?

Is that video the real thing?

If you're curious, why don't you ask the person himself.

Sakuma-san...

That's more than enough evidence.

However, are you really okay with that?

If you accuse me for this incident, Yua will be sacrificed too.

That's not true.

I'm also doing this for Yua's sake.

Before coming here, I confirmed with her what is her wish.

"The one who caused the assault case 5 years ago was you, right?"

Legitimate self-defense would have been accepted.

Despite that, why...

My intention was to turn myself in!

However, Director Sendo covered up the case for your sake.

You're saying you didn't wish for that?

Even if that's the case, I also agreed with it.

"Everyone makes mistakes".

If you are willing to repent, it's still not too late.

"Let's atone for it together."

"It's alright."

Regardless of what happens, I will protect you.

Thank you.

Thank you...

She told me she will atone for her sins.

You're so naive, about everything.

Sakuma!

Is that video about the incident the real thing?

Of course not.

The fake video was very good, wasn't it?

You were the one who framed me.

How..

Didn't I tell you before? I see through all your ideas.

There was no recorder.

So, what are you going to do now? There isn't conclusive evidence.

Isn't it about time to take out the winning card?

You were also taking into consideration that this incident might be covered up by the top management.

Am I wrong?

Weekly Light - Aizawa

- "Yes?" - It's been a long time. This is Sendo from the MPD.

It seems you were asked by Kamijo to write an article about an unresolved assault case.

Huh? how come...about that...

That is a lie, therefore please refrain from publishing it.

No...but...

"In exchange, I will provide you with some material."

Actor Takahara Shujiro, check it out.

He's doing drugs.

Is that true? that's a big scoop!

The negotiations have been concluded. Well, looking forward to work with you.

"Okay, I understand!"

Thanks so much!

Well, it can't be helped.

Between scandals of celebrities and scandals of the police...

...It's obvious which one will sell. - Why...

Why did I know even about the article?

The answer is easy. Because I heard about it from my "S" (spy).

Right? mama.

You had full trust in her, however..

..she was also one of my very important pieces.

That can't be...

You said it yourself.

That you felt responsible for my father's death too.

- Was that a lie? - That's not true, I really...

Don't blame her.

Mama also cared for you almost like you were her own son..

..and that's why she didn't want to betray you.

The life of her mother is in my hands.

Her mother is in stage 4 of cancer.

I provided her the best medical care she could ever get.

And the treatment is still in progress.

That's why she can't allow the treatment to be stopped.

I'm so sorry...

You get what you deserve! This is your punishment for setting me up!

Hey hey...you got fired due to your own mistakes.

- Don't get carried away! - Yes...

Go home already. As promised, I will help you with the reemployment arrangements.

I'm sorry. I'll excuse myself now.

Unfortunately, your coup attempt ended up in failure.

Shall I tell you again?

With the way you are right now, I'm not an opponent that you can beat.

That face looks exactly the same as the last face your father had.

That evening 23 years ago.

I went to the police station.

I gave Kamijo Hayato 3 options.

You can stop the prosecution, and I will let it pass..

...or you proceed with the prosecution and we put the blame on you.

..or you kill yourself.

That guy was extremely troubled, but in the end..

..he chose to stick to his beliefs, and killed himself.

In front of the suspended rope..

..while his body was trembling, do you know what he said?

It was his dying words for you.

Ren...

..thanks to you I was able to believe in my justice until the last moment.

You...should follow the path you believe in.

Regardless of what happens, I will always be on your side...

Right now, are you walking in the path you believe in?

You were at my dad's funeral..

"If you follow the same path as your father, you will understand why he died."

- That's what you said. - Oh yeah, I said that.

I'm sure you have understood very well how stupid his cheap sense of justice was.

I believed in you...

Become an open-minded and strong police officer.

I admired you...

If it's okay with you, would you like to join my faction?

I wanted to be helpful to you...

I will count on you from now on as my right-hand man.

Your existence...was my salvation.

And yet, why.... Why did you do that to my dad....

Huh? isn't it obvious?

For the sake of career success.

At that time, my promotion to senior superintendent depended on it.

I didn't have any connections nor academy background..

..therefore I offered to do this dirty job for the Satsuma faction's top management..

..in compensation, they promised to recommend me to the position of senior superintendent.

Stop messing around! just for something like that..?!

Just for something like that?

You should also understand that very well!

You for example, for the sake of promotion...

..you made some kid make the robbery in the bank, and you also let loose the random attacker.

Did you think I didn't know about that?

Take a close look! this is my real face!

What do you see in your eyes?

is it a monster? a devil?

However, this is also your reflection in the mirror.

It's your ugly figure who is willing to sacrifice others for the sake of promotion.

That's not true...it was for the sake of reforming this organization...

Stop justifying yourself!

Didn't you feel the pleasure when you sacrificed others just for your promotion?!

Didn't you also feel a sense of superiority?!

You too, before you even realized it, you became stained.

You and I are the same. The devils of the "satcho" alliance!

Listen! remember this very well.

I always get what I want, no matter what.

I won't allow anyone to get in the way.

What can those guys who only have connections and academic background do?!

I can't allow myself to lose against those people.

Yoshinaga, Gondo and also you! I will never forgive those that defy me.

I will be the one who becomes MPD commissioner!

And I will definitely step at the top of the police organization.

What's wrong? do you surrender?

Well..

Properly speaking, it would be appropriate to expel you..

...and cut off completely any possibilities of career advancement for you.

However, you were able to make Yua wish to atone for her sins and you have grown very close with her.

I'm really touched by your spirit.

That's why, I forget and forgive you for everything related to this case.

Please make Yua happy.

Cheers! for the birth of the "Satcho" alliance devil.

What happened?

Hey!...you're very wet!

Come here.. let me take that.

Sit down.

I couldn't do anything...

My dad went through that terrible experience, and yet I couldn't do anything...

New Message From: Yua I'm waiting for you at home.

Don't go.

I don't want to see you suffering any further than this.

Please, stop this already.

At this rate, it won't end anymore. I won't be allowed to end it...

I already sold my soul to the devil... This is the path I chose to believe in.

Welcome home.

Papa contacted me.

He said that Ren will probably be very tired, so please be kind to him.

I was very happy a while ago.

With what you told me.

Everything is okay...it's all good.

The MPD commissioner, deputy commissioner, chief secretary...

Very high profile attendees are all present here.

Even Director Gondo and Director Yoshinaga are here.

It's a roster that symbolizes the power that Director Sendo has today.

Perhaps, he will really be able to become MPD Commissioner.